NOVA: Girls Shine in Science. Empowering girls for a brighter and more equitable future.
We’re stronger together
There’s little encouragement and interest among young women to seek STEM related careers. This lack of enthusiasm is often times a response to persistent gender bias, such as the notion that women are inferior in male dominated fields, like science.
NOVA is a project that partners adult women in the STEM field with Middle School girls in academic mentorships. These relationships are defined by the love for STEM and the resilience to pursue hard to accomplish dreams. We encourage girls in Middle School to be interested in STEM and overcome their inner struggles by creating resources that help them further advance in scientific fields without gender bias. NOVA Includes programs that emphasize female empowerment and leadership, in order to create optimal peer and role model dynamics.
The Deliverables
NOVA APP
A mobile app that partners middle school girls with mentors that will help them with STEM homework, give advice and support. The app features tutorials, news feed and community space.
CORE CAMP
Four-day event where women in science and stem-minded middle school girls meet and spend time building social bonds and creating positive associations with science through experiments, activities and games.
NOVA.COM
Homepage explaining the entire thesis problem and proposed solution.In addition, the site houses a scholarship database where girls can search and apply for available opportunities.
